In light of the on-going coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Government has announced that MOTs for heavy vehicles have been suspended for up to three months to help tackle the spread of the disease. This suspension…
Following the UK leaving the EU, further rules regarding moving horses, and other equines from the UK to the EU from 1st January 2021 has been released. Separate information has also been made available in…
The Animal Transportation Association (ATA) has partnered with CHAMP Cargosystems and Arioneo in a ground-breaking study on monitoring horse wellbeing in air travel. The study, operated through the University of Bologna, aims to monitor horse…
As we get ever closer to Brexit, the Government has once again issued updated guidance for owners of horses, ponies and other equines on the preparations they need to make in the event of a…
UK listed status application approved to assure animal and animal product movements in a no-deal Brexit. The UK’s listed status application has been agreed by European Union (EU) member states. The announcement comes after the…
There are many things horse owners should think about to ensure their horse is safe when travelling. This starts from the moment you buy your horsebox and goes through to the upkeep and maintenance required…
According to Highways England, on average there are 4,809 towing incidents each year, which commonly occur on motorways and major A-roads. So to help you stay safe on the road, the National Trailer and Towing…
Shearwater Insurance are thrilled to announce the launch of their new Quote and Buy Portal which allows customers to instantly get insurance cover for their horseboxes and trailers. The portal is easy to navigate and…
No-one likes to imagine the worst, but working out how you would deal with an emergency situation can make all the difference. If an accident occurs which involves a horsebox or trailer in which a…
Part 5 in the Transport for Safety series is all about tyres! TYRE CHECK LIST 1. Check that your vehicle has been fitted with the correct tyres. The type of tyres required for trailers are…